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We remember George Purcell
We remember George Purcell
Timeline
Timeline
1875
sibling
Thomas Purcell
Source:8502545
1875
1876
sibling
Eliza Purcell
Source:8502545
1876
1880
1883
sibling
Alfred Purcell
Source:8502545
1883
1885
sibling
Henry Purcell
Source:8502545
1885
1887
sibling
John Purcell
Source:8502545
1887
1889
sibling
Albert Purcell
Source:8502545
1889
1891
dates
Age 10
Source:8502545
5th April 1891
1891
location
Essex Place, Newhaven
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8502545
5th April 1891
1891
sibling
Margaret Purcell
Source:8502545
1891
1901
employment
Fireman on S.S. Normandie
Newhaven Harbour
United Kingdom
Source:8502548
31st March 1901
1901
location
SS Normandy, Newhaven
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8502548
31st March 1901
employment
Merchant Navy
Source:7890624
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Purcell |
| Source | 7890624 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essex Place, Newhaven | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| SS Normandy, Newhaven | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Merchant Navy
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Mercantile Marine War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Ann Purcell | mother | ||
| Terence Alfred Purcell | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Purcell | brother | 1875 | |
| Eliza Purcell | sister | 1876 | |
| Alfred Purcell | brother | 1883 | |
| Henry Purcell | brother | 1885 | |
| John Purcell | brother | 1887 | |
| Albert Purcell | brother | 1889 | |
| Margaret Purcell | sister | 1891 |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Merchant Navy Seamen: 1914-1918 | ||
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John59158 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John59158 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Merchant Navy Seamen | John72644 | |
| WW1 Medals | John72644 |
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